Space Exploration
13 Things That Saved Apollo 13, Part 1: Timing
Note: To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission, for the next 13 days, Universe Today will feature…
Where Is NASA Going and How Are We Going to Get There?
[/caption] Everyone seems to be a little confused and in the dark about the direction NASA will be headed if…
Astronaut Explains Why We Should Return to the Moon
[/caption] The debate on why humans should or should not return to the Moon has been ongoing for years. Two…
UK Launches New Space Agency
Britain has created a new national space agency, with plans to build a multimillion-dollar space innovation center. Until now UK…
Exploring With an Armada of Autonomous Robots
[/caption] JPL has a fun article on their website detailing what future robotic exploration might entail: an armada of robots…
Have Humans Visited Mercury?
[/caption] Have astronauts from Earth ever stepped foot on Mercury? No, Mercury has been visited by spacecraft from Earth, but…
8 Ridiculous Things Bigger Than NASA’s Budget
Why do we explore? In the days of Magellan, Columbus and da Gama, undoubtedly the average person thought it was…
Building an Antimatter Spaceship
If you're looking to build a powerful spaceship, nothing's better than antimatter. It's lightweight, extremely powerful and could generate tremendous…